IT Business Analyst – Acquisitions

Dublin Cork
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

IT Business Analyst – AcquisitionsJoin Our Family at MusgraveMusgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.An important driver of Musgrave’s future growth strategy is Acquisitions. These acquisitions vary in scale and complexity and require flexible, robust IT support — from enterprise platforms and networking through to the integration of central services.We are seeking a technically strong IT Business Analyst to join our Acquisitions team. This role sits at the heart of business change, partnering closely with IT, acquisition stakeholders, and third-party delivery teams to support integration, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.You will act as the bridge between business needs and technical delivery — analysing, simplifying, and translating business processes into clear, actionable requirements that drive successful outcomes.The IT Business Analyst is a change-maker, problem solver, a questioner, a listener, a facilitator, and the ultimate bridge between the users/stakeholders and the development team. Working closely with the Acquisition team within IT, you will be responsible for understanding and documenting the processes that underpin the relevant business and where it is going. You will analyse and simplify these processes and create requirements specifications as part of IT transformation and/or continuous improvement projects. You will assist in getting these requirements solutioned, designed, and built, and you will own the delivery of these changes through the various path to production environments**Please note that this role can be based in Cork or DublinWhat you’ll be doing

Supporting multiple projects within the Acquisitions portfolio, from discovery and implementation across the Acquisition’s portfolio, as well as continuous improvement workstreams.
Requirements gathering and modelling and data-flow diagrams
Business rules before and after, including impact analysis
Dependency mapping
Smooth execution of the sprints or milestones, depending on delivery methodology, and representing product owners/managers as you do so
Management and communication of requirements clarifications to the team and maintenance of the dependency map and the traceability matrix.
Prioritisation of stories, backlog, or milestone functionality and cost-benefit analysis of changes
Facilitate support in User Acceptance Testing and facilitate deployment of changes and projects into Production

We want you to take an active role in all the above, working closely with Musgrave Colleagues and 3rd party delivery and operations teams. We are looking for someone keen to constantly adjust and improve how our various acquisitions do things.Although this role is a Business Analyst role in the Acquisitions area, flexibility will be required in the role, and you may be required to support other IT functions in line with the needs of the business.What we’re looking for

IT-related degree or equivalent experience
Relevant professional certifications (e.g. Business Analysis, Agile, or Project Management)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT
2–3 years’ experience in a Business Analyst role within a complex organisation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, specification, and validation
Experience working with third-party vendors and hybrid delivery teams
Exposure to multiple delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, Kanban)
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, quality assurance, and information security
Highly organised, structured, and delivery-focused
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Able to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organisation
Comfortable working in a matrix and hybrid environment
Innovative mindset with a willingness to learn and embrace new technologies and strong problem-solving capability

Why MusgraveCareer Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impactInnovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutionsCommunity Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join is in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in handMusgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely..Job Ref:17178Work Type:PermanentSalary:N/AApply before:17th April 2026

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